Signification
Resting in a piece of furniture.
Contexte culturel
There is a traditional belief that you should never leave a bed unmade, or the 'velnias' (devil) might come and sleep in it. In rural areas, it was common to sleep on a 'priepečkis' (a bench by the stove) in winter, but the 'lova' was reserved for the heads of the household. Lithuanians often use the diminutive 'lovytė' when talking to children, making the act of sleeping feel safer and warmer. The phrase 'Kaip pasiklosi, taip išsimiegosi' is a national proverb meaning your current situation is a result of your own preparations.
The '-oje' trick
Whenever you are 'in' a feminine noun ending in '-a', just change it to '-oje'. Lova -> Lovoje.
Don't say 'in'
Avoid using the word 'į' when you are already sleeping. It's a common beginner mistake.
Signification
Resting in a piece of furniture.
The '-oje' trick
Whenever you are 'in' a feminine noun ending in '-a', just change it to '-oje'. Lova -> Lovoje.
Don't say 'in'
Avoid using the word 'į' when you are already sleeping. It's a common beginner mistake.
Diminutives
Use 'lovytėje' to sound more affectionate or when talking about a cozy atmosphere.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the word 'lova' in the locative case.
Aš miegu ________.
The locative case for 'lova' is 'lovoje', indicating you are in the bed.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct sentence:
'Miegoti' requires the locative case 'lovoje' to show the state of being in bed.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
Each phrase describes a different action or state related to a bed.
Complete the dialogue with the correct verb form.
- Ar tavo brolis jau miega? - Taip, jis jau ________ lovoje.
The third-person singular (he/jis) form of 'miegoti' is 'miega'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesAš miegu ________.
The locative case for 'lova' is 'lovoje', indicating you are in the bed.
Select the correct sentence:
'Miegoti' requires the locative case 'lovoje' to show the state of being in bed.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Each phrase describes a different action or state related to a bed.
- Ar tavo brolis jau miega? - Taip, jis jau ________ lovoje.
The third-person singular (he/jis) form of 'miegoti' is 'miega'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but 'snausti lovoje' is more specific for a light nap.
'Lovoje' is the full form; 'lovoj' is a common spoken shortening. Both are correct.
Say 'Aš miegu savo lovoje'.
The plural is 'lovose' (in the beds).
Lithuanian uses cases to show location, so the preposition is unnecessary.
Only if you are sleeping on top of the blankets, not inside them.
No, it is a neutral, everyday word.
Aš noriu miegoti lovoje.
You can say 'miegoti mažoje lovoje'.
Yes, it is the standard way to rest.
Expressions liées
eiti miegoti
similarto go to sleep
gulti į lovą
similarto lie down in bed
išsimiegoti
builds onto get enough sleep
pogulis
specialized formafternoon nap
